Carol Franc Buck Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Carol Franc Buck Foundation is a private foundation in Incline Village, Nevada. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 21 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.4 million
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$29.1 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
67% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.7 million | 21 | $25.4 million |
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 17 | $28.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 21 | $29.1 million |
How to apply
Carol Franc Buck Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Carol Franc Buck Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 4 | $375,000 |
| California | 5 | $305,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $300,000 |
| New York | 2 | $130,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $100,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $50,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $50,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
| Utah | 2 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | 100k toward each of options | $200,000 |
| Individual | Ongoing support for arts programming | $200,000 |
| Individual | $100,000 | |
| San Francisco Conservatory of Music | To underwrite 2025-26 opera program- the turn of the screw & cendrillon | $100,000 |
| Nevada Museum of Art | Dorothea lange & when langston hughes came to town exhibits | $100,000 |
| Individual | Ongoing support for arts programming | $100,000 |
| School of American Ballet Sab | 90 k per year for three years | $90,000 |
| Individual | $50,000 | |
| Individual | $250,000 per year for five years, starting in fy 2026, totaling 1.25 million to support live music performances each repertory season | $50,000 |
| The Santa Fe Opera | 50k toward die walkure | $50,000 |
| Hawaii Opera Theatre | Kamalehua: the sheltering tree | $50,000 |
| Individual | Over 3 years for little prince, turandot & a potential 3rd production. | $50,000 |
| Individual | To support all programs including season 5 of classical tahoe, live at the kennedy center, great performances, arteffects, etc. | $50,000 |
| Individual | Ongoing support for arts programming | $50,000 |
| Houston Ballet Foundation | Broken wings program 2025/26-triple bill, jiri kylian's petite mort, broken wings, world priere by staiton welch am | $50,000 |
| Atlantic Theater Company | 40th anniversary-2025-2026 season | $40,000 |
| Individual | Donizetti's the elixir of love presented in an early 20th century orange groce- march 2026 | $30,000 |
| Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra | Handel's tolomeo summer 2026 | $30,000 |
| Individual | 25k per request toward performances | $25,000 |
| Individual | Support for arts programming | $25,000 |
| Granite Education Foundation | Ongoing support for arts programming | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christian P Erdman
- Helen J O'Hanlon
- McKenzie Erdman
Questions people ask
Does Carol Franc Buck Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carol Franc Buck Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Carol Franc Buck Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Christian P Erdman (Trustee), Helen J O'Hanlon (Trustee) and McKenzie Erdman (Trustee).
What does Carol Franc Buck Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.